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Syrian Defector To Testify Before Senate Panel About Regime's Atrocities

12:17pm March 11, 2020

by Tim Mak

An ex-Syrian military photographer code named Ceasar is to testify Wednesday before a U.S. Senate panel. He'll present evidence he smuggled out of Syria that he says documents Assad regime atrocities.

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Biden Has Decisive Wins In 4 Out Of 6 'Big Tuesday' Primary Contests

11:59am March 11, 2020

by Mara Liasson

Former Vice President Joe Biden expanded his delegate lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders. Most notably was Biden's victory in the state of Michigan, where there were 125 delegates at stake.

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Sanders' Supporters Were Disappointed By Michigan Primary Results

11:59am March 11, 2020

It was not a good night in Michigan for Sen. Bernie Sanders, who fell further behind Joe Biden in the delegate race for the Democratic presidential nomination. His supporters want him to fight on.

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Democratic Presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden addressed the media and a small group of supporters with his wife Dr. Jill Biden as results came in for Tuesday's primaries. Biden canceled a planned rally because of concerns about the cor

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Here Are The Voters Who Powered Biden To His 'Big Tuesday' Wins

11:51am March 11, 2020

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Exit polls show that while men were about evenly divided, women in Michigan heavily preferred Biden. And across states, young voters — key to Sanders' past success — failed to turn out in a big way.

Democratic presidential hopeful former Vice President Joe Biden spoke at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night.

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The Democratic Nomination Is Now In View For Joe Biden — And 5 Other Takeaways

11:44am March 11, 2020

by Domenico Montanaro

The former vice president's win in Michigan, in particular, has solidified Biden's place as the front-runner to be the Democratic nominee.

Joe Biden speaks at a campaign stop in Columbus, Ohio on March 10.

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Biden Campaign Cements Strong Position With More Wins; Sanders' Path Narrows

11:25am March 11, 2020

by Deirdre Walsh

Joe Biden increased his delegate lead with the March 10 primaries, and a top Democratic super PAC concluded he's on track for the nomination. Bernie Sanders didn't say what's next for him.

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How Many Delegates Do The 2020 Democratic Presidential Candidates Have?

10:36am March 11, 2020

by Sean McMinn

Candidates need 1,991 delegates to become the Democratic Party's nominee and face President Trump in November. Here's where the candidates stand so far in the primaries.

Without Action From Congress, 3 Surveillance Authorities Will Lapse

8:11am March 11, 2020

by Ryan Lucas

A set of surveillance tools used by the FBI in national security investigations expires next week. Lawmakers, who want to implement reforms, are fighting over how far those changes should go.

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News Brief: Primary Results, Coronavirus, U.S. Troops In Syria

5:57am March 11, 2020

Joe Biden came out on top after Tuesday's six primaries. New Rochelle, N.Y., has the largest U.S. coronavirus cluster. And, U.S. troops in Syria must keep oil fields from Syrian and Russian forces.

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Having spent time in the city and the countryside, Proffitt says she is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.

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Straddling The Political Divide, This Rancher Says There's A Way To Bridge It

5:00am March 11, 2020

Having lived in Charlotte and its surrounding countryside, cattle rancher Shelly Proffitt is keenly aware of how the two communities perceive each other.